THE IUP Football Thread

[EyeoftheHawk]

That was an incredible game, and it was against Catawba. IUP completed the comeback after being down significantly early. I remember a lot of people left because of the rain and they missed on heck of a finish.

[EyeoftheHawk]

IUP at Shepherd 11/24/2007. IUP QB Krewatch had a record setting day keeping up with the Rams offense throwing for nearly 400 yds and 4 tds. Most of the damage was to Ken Witter who hauled in 13 catches for 176 yds and all of the 4 td's. Harlon Hill candidate Dervon Wallace had 135 yds rushing and 2 td's in the first half before getting injured. True freshman backup Jimmy Sutch came in the 2nd half and rushed for 119 yds and 3 tds as the Rams ran for 270 yds total on the IUP defense.

IUP really shot themselves in the foot with 2 missed field goals and 4 turnovers. Ended up losing 41-34 to the Rams. Shepherd went on the next week at Cal and lost in the regional final 58-38.

That was my first and only trip to Shepherdstown. Great game. In addition to the turnovers, I believe Shepherd returned a kickoff as well.

[IUPNation]

M - Fer

That was one player I really wanted.

Edinboro offered him first. That pulls some weight occasionally.

[Fightingscot82]

Lenoir Rhyne, who made the playoffs in 2021, just announced they're hosting national champion Ferris State in the fall. I guess they're not worried about taking an L for a non-conference game.

https://twitter.com/LRbears/status/1486804258791952385

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Lenoir Rhyne, who made the playoffs in 2021, just announced they're hosting national champion Ferris State in the fall. I guess they're not worried about taking an L for a non-conference game.

https://twitter.com/LRbears/status/1486804258791952385

Likely but who knows. The year after winning the title is sometimes a reboot of sorts. Seems most teams that win D2 titles in hoops and football are very senior laden.

[The P in IUP]

That was an incredible game, and it was against Catawba. IUP completed the comeback after being down significantly early. I remember a lot of people left because of the rain and they missed on heck of a finish.

Yea I was kicking myself for not going back. I did catch the replay on IUP TV later that week at least.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Yea I was kicking myself for not going back. I did catch the replay on IUP TV later that week at least.

IUP was down 26-7 at the end of the third quarter and won the game, 27-26.

Hard to believe it was 20 years ago.

[IUPNation]

Lenoir Rhyne, who made the playoffs in 2021, just announced they're hosting national champion Ferris State in the fall. I guess they're not worried about taking an L for a non-conference game.

https://twitter.com/LRbears/status/1486804258791952385

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Robert Morris plays at IUP tonight (hockey).

Check it out if you're local. It's a good time.

[Fightingscot82]

Robert Morris plays at IUP tonight (hockey).

Check it out if you're local. It's a good time.

Club teams. Meh. Traveling intramural squads.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Club teams. Meh. Traveling intramural squads.

You realize that's what the outside world says about D2 sports, too?

[IUPalum]

M - Fer

That was one player I really wanted.

Edinboro offered him first. That pulls some weight occasionally.

[Fightingscot82]

You realize that's what the outside world says about D2 sports, too?

Yeah you're right. I just can't get into club sports because you're getting such leftovers. At least at RMU they used to get kids from all over who were there just trying to play while waiting for an opportunity to walk on that never would come. They get crowds though because the players are real students who have real student experiences. They're there to support their friends not for the spectacle.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Yeah you're right. I just can't get into club sports because you're getting such leftovers. At least at RMU they used to get kids from all over who were there just trying to play while waiting for an opportunity to walk on that never would come. They get crowds though because the players are real students who have real student experiences. They're there to support their friends not for the spectacle.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I went to my first game last weekend ... mainly just for something to do. Maybe it was an anomaly but it was an incredible atmosphere. The arena was basically sold out and that place can seat a fair number. The students were there in large numbers and were loud and rowdy ... the total opposite of how they behave at football and basketball games (if they even show up). Add to it, they have to drive there.


They'll have another monster crowd tonight. They are having some giant tailgate event prior to the game.

Ironic the only sport on campus that gets student attention is a Club sport.